Christopher Karas

Christopher Karas is an experienced financial professional with a strong background in mortgage lending and housing counseling. Currently serving as a HUD Certified Housing Counselor at RUPCO, Inc. since April 2024, Christopher previously held roles as a Mortgage Loan Officer at Quintessential Mortgage Group and as a Mortgage Loan Originator and Branch Manager at Walden Savings Bank. Earlier career experiences include positions as an Assistant Vice President and Financial Center Manager II at Bank of America, Branch Manager at Hudson Heritage Federal Credit Union, and Restaurant Owner at 3 birds corp. Christopher began the finance career as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo, providing financial advice and leadership to team members. Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from SUNY Orange from 1995 to 1997.